H A I R S P R AY
Music by Marc Shaiman
Lyrics by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman
Book by Marc O’Donnell and Thomas Meehan
Based on the New Line Cinema film written and directed by John Waters
Orchestrations by Harold Wheeler
Program for Theatre Under the Stars production, August 2015
(* indicates a member of the Canadian Actors Equity Association)
CREATIVE TEAM
Director: Sarah Rodgers*
Choreographer: Julie Tomaino*
Music Director: Chris D. King
Assistant Director: Alen Dominguez
Set Design: Brian Ball
Lighting Design: Gerald King
Costume Design: Chris Sinosich
Sound Design: Robin Boxwell
Head of Properties: Yasu Shimosaka
Stage Manager: Ted Sloan
Assistant Music Director: Kevin Woo
Assistant Stage Managers: Amanda Chen, Andrew Chu, Emma Elrick
Dance Captain: Nicol Spinola
CAST
Tracy Turnblad is played by Erin E. Walker
Link Larkin is played by Dustin Freeland*
Seaweed J Stubbs is played by David Lindo-Reid
Edna Turnblad is played by Andy Toth*
Corny Collins is played by Chris D. King*
Amber Von Tussle is played by Elyse Maloway
Velma Von Tussle is played by Lori Ashton Zondag*
Motormouth Maybelle is played by Cecilly Day
Penny Pingleton is played by Hannah Williams
Wilbur Turnblad is played by Ryan Purdy
Prudy Pingleton is played by Georgia Beaty
Little Inez is played by Marisa Gold
Mr. Pinky is played by Graeme Thompson
Brenda is played by Sophia Curalli
Shelley is played by Grace Newson
Lou Ann is played by Emily Matchette
Tammy is played by Nicol Spinola
Sketch is played by Michael Wilkinson
Brad is played by Henry Beasley
Fender is played by Blake Sartin
IQ is played by Daniel Curalli
Dynamites are played by Jennifer Suratos, Lindsey Ali Watson, Michelle Bardach
Duane is played by Josh Chambers
Stooie is played by Greg Liow
Beatnik is played by Nathalie Joyal
Gilberta is played by Raylene Harewood
Lorraine is played by Tenanye Haglund
Hooker #1, #2, #3 are played by Lyndsey Britten, Elise Wilson, Raylene Harewood
Gym Teacher is played by Georgia Beaty
Cameraman is played by Daren Dyhengco
Boom Operator is played by Greg Liow
Mr. Spritzer is played by Graeme Thompson
Matron is played by Georgia Beaty
Flasher Next Door is played by Graeme Thompson
Cindy Watkins is played by Lyndsey Britten
Ensemble: Brianna Clark, Melissa Sciarretta, Daren Dyhengco,
Lyndsey Britten, Nathalie Joyal, Josh Chambers, Greg Liow,
Raylene Harewood, Tenanye Hagland, Elise Wilson, Sophia Curalli
ORCHESTRA
Conductor: Chris D. King
Keyboard: Matt Grinke
Bass: Monica Sumulong
Guitar: Peter Serravalle
Drums: Colin Parker
Reed 1: Bryan Vance
Reed 2: Kevin Woo
Trumpet: Alex Song
Trombone: Drew Dumas
DIRECTOR BIOGRAPHIES
SARAH RODGERS* Director
Sarah is thrilled to be back at her favourite summer job. Sarah began her career at Theatre Underthe Stars appearing in Thoroughly Modern Millie as Mrs. Meers and then went on to direct for the next five seasons: Anything Goes; Music Man; How to Succeed in Business Without ReallyTrying; Shrek the Musical and now the delightful musical Hairspray. Next up: Sarah will bedirecting: Smoke on the Mountain (Pacifi c Theatre); The Tenant of Wildfell Hall (UBC); Off Leash(Fugue Theatre); Dressing for a Wedding (Solo Collective), A Christmas Carol Radio Play (Pacific Theatre) and Pride and Prejudice (Arts Club Stanley Theatre). Sarah received her MFA from The University ofBritish Columbia.
JULIE TOMAINO* Choreographer
Happy to be back at TUTS with Sarah and Chris after working on last season’s Shrek theMusical. Select credits: Crazy For You (Gateway - Ovation Award & Jessie Richardson Awardfor Outstanding Choreography), Chess (Theatre Sheridan), Saturday Night Fever, On TheTown, and Cabaret (Finger Lakes MT Festival, NY), The Jungle Book Circus, and Illuminte(Creativiva), Celebrate Broadway (Kennedy Center), Helen Lawrence and My Turquoise Years(Arts Club Theatre). TV/Film credits: the NBC/Universal pilot Warrior, Some Assembly Required,
Mr. Young, Package Deal, and Blink. Faculty positions: Sheridan College, Capilano University, and AMDANYC. Upcoming: Singin In The Rain (Port Hope), Dames At Sea (Papermill, NH), and Mary Poppins (WesternCanada). All TUTS productions are dedicated to my dad, who has the best seat in the house - amongst the
stars in the sky. Huge thank you to Sarah, Chris, the TUTS board, Nicol Spinola, Jarret Cody, my family, and Neil.
CHRIS D. KING Music Director
Christopher King is so excited to be working on Hairspray as Music Director and as Corny Collins.He has wanted to attempt this challenge for a long time and is so happy that Hairspray is theperfect show for it. This is his 6th show at TUTS as Music Director and his 4th show as an actor.He was last seen on stage as Reuben in Joseph (2002), and was Music Director for Shrek theMusical last year. This May, he played The Baker in the well-received production of Into TheWoods with Fighting Chance Productions. He was nominated and has won several Ovation
Awards for his work and most recently he was nominated for Best Music Direction for Crazy for You at GatewayTheatre. Christopher was Music Director for Oklahoma (Studio 58), Triumph of Love (UBC), and performedin Chariot Cities (Vancouver Fringe) this last year. His original musical Shevil - Mistress of Evil will have itsprofessional debut this July at the Toronto Fringe.
ALEN DOMINGUEZ Assistant Director
Alen is thrilled to be back at Malkin Bowl with such a wonderful show and surrounded bysuch a talented group of performers. He’s appeared on stage around town and lately has beenapprenticing under stylin’ director Sarah Rodgers. He is incredibly grateful to her for yet anotherlearning opportunity. Previous AD credits: The Duchess for Ruby Slippers and How to Succeedin Business… for TUTS. Alen holds a BFA from UBC. Enjoy the beautiful night under the starsand dance along!
KEVIN WOO Assistant Music Director
This is Kevin’s 16th season with TUTS and his 21st show with the company! He studied clarinetat UBC out of high school and has been performing with various theatre companies throughout
the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley since. Kevin’s favourite part about TUTS is working withthe fantastic people who have become his family. Some of his favourite scores and shows: WestSide Story (RCMT, TUTS x2), Fiddler on The Roof (RCMT, Footlight), The Story Of My Life (BestFriends Theatre Co-Op), Shrek the Musical (Align, CSOPA, TUTS) and Crazy For You (Gateway).Kevin would like to thank Chris King for all of the great opportunities!
CAST BIOGRAPHIES (in alphabetical order)
MICHELLE BARDACH - Dynamite
Michelle is a graduate of the Musical Theatre program at Capilano University. Recent credits include Eponine in Les Miserables (Chemainus), Hope Cladwell in Urinetown (Firehall), Kate McGowan in Titanic(TUTS), and Star-To-Be in Annie (RCMT). She won the 2012 Ovation Award for Outstanding SupportingActress for her role as Esther in Riverview High (Entrance Theatre), and she was also awarded the 2012 Aida
Broadbent Award for her performance in Titanic. She is a Co-Founder/Co-Producer of Springboard TheatreProductions. Up next, Michelle will be performing in Western Canada Theatre’s workshop of Children ofGod. Check out michellebardach.com for more details.
HENRY BEASLEY - Brad
Henry is thrilled to be returning to Malkin Bowl for another summer. A recipient of the 2013 CherylHutcherson Newcomer OVATION Award, Henry is a recent graduate of Capilano University’s MusicalTheatre program. Select credits include Scene Change Fairy in Shrek the Musical (TUTS), Frankie Epps inParade (CMTP), Jack in Into The Woods (FCP) and Billy the Gunslinger in the multi-Ovation Award winningCrazy For You (Gateway). Many thanks to Sarah, Julie, and Chris, and much love to Hannah.
GEORGIA BEATY - Prudy Pingleton/Gym Teacher/Matron
Georgia feels extremely privileged and excited to be performing with Theatre Under the Stars this summer,alongside such a wonderful cast, crew and creative team. She was last seen playing a variety of charactersin The Duchess (Ruby Slippers). Other recent credits include: Anna in Iceland (Dirt Road Productions/Presentation House), Truance in Ketchup (Sum Theatre Pull Festival) and Rita in Cocktails at Pam’s
(Staircase XI Theatre). Georgia is a graduate of UBC and the Canadian National Voice Intensive.
LYNDSEY BRITTEN - Ensemble/Hooker #1/Cindy Watkins
Lyndsey is thrilled to be returning for another summer with TUTS! She has an extensive background indance training from the Caulfi eld School of Dance. An aspiring choreographer, Lyndsey has spent the past five years working with the students of Gleneagle Secondary’s Musical Theatre program. Recent
performances include: Peter Pan/Three Blind Mice in Shrek the Musical (TUTS), Folliest Dancer in Crazy ForYou (Gateway Theatre) and Ensemble in My Fair Lady (RCMT). Special thanks to Julie Tomaino, Chris King,and Sarah Rodgers for their constant love and support. Enjoy the show!
JOSH CHAMBERS - Duane/Ensemble
This is Josh’s fi rst show with TUTS and he is very excited to be doing musical theatre with such anamazingly talented group of people. Josh is currently enrolled in Studio 58 at Langara College. He wasborn and raised in Richmond, BC. Josh is looking forward to his fi rst non-school show. Many thanks to thecreative team!
BRIANNA CLARK - Ensemble
Brianna is thrilled to be back for another summer at TUTS! She will be entering Grade 10 at Little FlowerAcademy and is also an accomplished pianist. Favorite past performances include: The King and I(Gateway), Music Man (TUTS), Joseph (RCMT), Cinderella (Metro) and numerous Fraser Valley Gilbert &Sullivan Society productions. She is also a member of ShowStoppers. Brianna would like to give a hugethank you to the production team for this amazing opportunity, and her family for their constant love andsupport. Enjoy the show!
DANIEL CURALLI - IQ
Daniel is ecstatic to be joining this year’s productions of Hairspray! A BFA student at UBC, he is excited toshare his passion for music and performing. Previous credits have included Sonny in Grease and Jesus inGodspell (Vancouver College). He would like to thank the company and crew for all their hard work andtalent, especially Ted for just being fantastic; Chris, Julie and Sarah for putting up with him, and his familyfor their loving support. To God be the glory. Ladies and Gentlemen …. It’s SHOWTIME!!
SOPHIA CURALLI - Brenda/Ensemble
Sophia is always excited to ‘take the stage’ and her musical theatre debut in Hairspray at TUTS is noexception! She has spent over a decade competing and performing as a ballet and contemporary dancer,most recently as a member of CatchingART. A solo vocalist from the age of ten, she has performed classical,jazz and contemporary music in restaurants, churches and at gala events. She thanks God, her teachersat Pro Art. for inspiration, her family and friends for their guidance and support and the TUTS team for
believing in her. Live, Laugh, Love.
CECILLY DAY - Motormouth Maybelle
Cecilly is over the moon to be returning to Vancouver and debuting on the TUTS stage as MotormouthMaybelle! Cecilly has been coming to Theatre Under the Stars since she was a little girl starting withOklahoma in 1998. She is a graduate of the University of Victoria theatre program. Past credits include:
The Mystery of Edwin Drood, The Secret Garden (musical), The Skin of Our Teeth, Miss Saigon, andBrigadoon. Thank you to her family, the Phoenix, and all her friends near and far for your support. Shehopes you enjoy this amazing production of Hairspray!
DAREN DYHENGCO - Cameraman/Ensemble
Daren is a recent graduate of the Musical Theatre program at Capilano University. This is his debut at TUTSand he is very excited to be part of this year’s production of Hairspray! You may have also seen him in TheSecret Garden as Albert and The Good Person of Setzuan as Brother (Exit 22). He would like to thank histeachers at Capilano University for guiding him for 3 years into becoming a better performer, and his family
and friends who are always there for him. Enjoy the show!
DUSTIN FREELAND* - Link Larkin
This is Dustin’s fi rst production with TUTS and he is so excited! Select credits include Sgt. Benjamin Allanin The Zombie Syndrome: on Death Island (The Virtual Stage), The Provost/Tuba Player in Measure forMeasure, Tom in Elizabeth Rex (Bard on the Beach), Ali Hakim in Oklahoma! (RCMT), Cornelius in Hello,Dolly! (RCMT), Mercutio in Romeo and Juliet (Project X). Dustin has had the honour of being a part
Carousel TYP’s productions of Shakespearean Rhapsody and Richard Scarry’s Busytown, which won aJessie Richardson Theatre award for Outstanding Production last year. Dustin has also enjoyed teachingand assisting young artists at Bard on the Beach’s Young Shakespeareans program as well as Carousel’s drama classes foryoung people. Dustin is a graduate of Studio 58.
MARISA GOLD - Little Inez
Marisa Gold, a professional dancer, choreographer and instructor, has a passion for all things soulful. Influenced by her Canadian-African American roots, her artistry and creativity has been featured atvarious local venues and events. She recently played Rita Marley in Lovers of Marley, a local performance
produced by Vanessa Young. Marisa holds a BFA in Dance from SFU, and when she is not performing sheenjoys inspiring young dancers to express themselves through movement. Marisa is making her theatricaldebut as Little Inez and is excited to be part of Hairspray!
TENANYE HAGLUND - Lorraine/Ensemble
Tenanye is so excited to be playing the part of Lorraine in the TUTS production of Hairspray! She hasbeen dancing since the age of seven and is an avid performer in her school’s show choir. This is her firstshow outside of high school and she is happy that her theatre debut will be made in one of her favourite
musicals. Tenanye would like to thank her directors, choreographer, and fellow cast mates for being suchan amazing team and making this a truly memorable summer. She hopes you all enjoy the show andremember that ‘you can’t stop the beat!’
RAYLENE HAREWOOD - Gilberta/Hooker #3/Ensemble
Raylene is thrilled to be making her debut at Theatre Under the Stars as a part of Motormouth Maybelle’sensemble in Hairspray. She has had the pleasure of appearing as Little Inez in Rainbow Stage’s 2011production of Hairspray starring alongside George Wendt. Born and raised in Winnipeg, Raylene movedto Vancouver to pursue an acting career and is currently studying at Studio 58. She would like to thank herfamily, friends and teachers for all their love and support. Welcome to the Sixties!
NATHALIE JOYAL - Beatnik/Ensemble
Nathalie is thrilled to be making her TUTS debut in Hairspray! She’s excited to be returning to the musicaltheatre stage, appearing last spring as Duff y in Annie (RCMT). Nathalie trains at Vanleena Dance Academyand Alida Vocal Studio. She would like to thank her amazing teachers for inspiring her, with special thanksto Chelsea Read for igniting her passion for musical theatre. Nathalie has loved TUTS since she was a child,
so this is a real life dream come true. She would like to thank her family for always supporting her dreamsand many thanks to Sarah, Chris and Julie for this opportunity.
CHRIS D. KING* - Corny Collins
Christopher is thrilled to be on stage again at TUTS. He was last here 13 years ago in 2002 as Reuben inJoseph. In May, Chris played The Baker in Fighting Chance Productions’ well-received run of Into theWoods. His recent credits include: Truman in Chariot Cities at the Vancouver Fringe and Norman Petty in
Buddy Holly at Chemainus Theatre. His new musical Shevil - Mistress of Evil will be premiering this July atthe Toronto Fringe. Look for him conducting and music directing TheWizard of Oz at the Gateway Theatrethis December. Thank you to Julie and Sarah for this opportunity!
DAVID LINDO-REID - Seaweed J Stubbs
David Lindo-Reid is currently pursuing his Bachelor of Music Theatre Performance at Sheridan Collegein Ontario as an international student from Kingston, Jamaica. David made his first stage appearance asMaurice in Jamaica Junior Theatre’s 2009 production of Beauty & the Beast and continued performing leadroles in their adaptations of Fame (2011), the title role in Hercules (2012) and as the Mad Hatter in Alice:
the Musical (2013). Simultaneously, he was a principal member of The Company Dance Theatre from 2010- 2013. David is very excited to be making his Canadian stage debut with TUTS!
GREG LIOW - Stooie/Boom Operator/Ensemble
Hairspray will mark Greg Liow’s third year in a row at TUTS. He has performed locally in over a dozenproductions both in school and in the community. Notable credits include : Georg in Spring Awakening(Fighting Chance), Shoemaker Elf in Shrek the Musical (TUTS), Ensemble in Changing Minds (Awkward
Stage), 2013 recipient of the Most Promising Dancer Award in How to Succeed (TUTS), and Snug in AMidsummer Night’s Dream (Coastal City Ballet). This past year he trained at the Canadian College ofPerforming Arts, and this fall, Greg will further his studies at Sheridan College in their BFA in Musical